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FV55 VFZ

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,653 mi
Last recorded100,653 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VFZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,653 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

power steering rack damp

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 100,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

power steering rack damp

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 94,189 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 94,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 82,296 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 82,254 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,419 miles

n/s wiper blade rubber split on ends

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2015 76,419 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s wiper blade rubber split on ends

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,793 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 68,791 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 61,004 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 61,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,897 miles

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travel is high.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,952 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,782 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Lacetti?

Based on 203,671 MOT tests across 15,288 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
5,616
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
15,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,485
Registration plate lamp not working 6,254
position lamp(s) not working 5,604
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,086
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,469
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FV55 VFZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,806 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Lacetti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV55 VFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Lacetti typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV55 VFZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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